I-80 Club

You will remember this midweek slate in the Big Ten for years to come. There are three (3!) Top 10 tilts around the league this week, and Ben gets you caught up on everything you need to going in. Deep dives and previews across the entire conference, all in one spot.

0:00 - Recapping the weekend that was

13:58 - Nebraska at Michigan

18:52 - Purdue at Indiana

22:20 - USC at Iowa

24:19 - Minnesota at Wisconsin

Music: Ian Aeillo

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Kaleb Henry of HuskerMax joins the pod to dive into another win by the now #5 Nebraska Cornhuskers, moving their record to 20-0 on the season! They also discuss which 2025 backups Nebraska seems to trust most for 2026, offer Free Advice, and more!

Music: Ian Aeillo

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Nebraska goes to 20-0. Say it out loud.

Jack and Kaleb do that frequently during the show, and they also explained how they both felt very different after a rough first half than they did after Indiana, and why they are coming around to the level of confidence they probably should have in this team. Plus, a deeper look into Pryce’s continued unconscious, shooting, but also, his surprisingly dominant day on defense. All that said, the guys discuss whether he was even the MVP of this game, with there being at least three other good options.

After a deeper look at the box score and identify the one stat that most encapsulates the complete turnaround of this program, Jack and Kaleb assess the chances of pulling off the biggest win of the season, likely without Frager.

And finally, they calibrate their expectations for this huge four game run, including games at Michigan. And with Illinois and Purdue at home, and how many wins would constitute a success, or, keep them treading water from their current spot. And, at long last, Jack lets go of at least a little bit of fatalism with his final update on the NCAA tournament, confidence meter and his seed prediction. 

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Music: Ian Aeillo

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Josh and Jack get ready for Nebraska/Minnesota, discuss the absence of Braden Frager, and dive into the latest Husker football news.

0:00 - Intro

8:00 - Braden Frager's absence against Minnesota (and beyond)

22:25 - Can Rienk Mast regain his early-season form?

36:00 - Nebraska's spring game being earlier than normal

46:00 - The way Matt Rhule kept most of the roster intact in the portal, but questions remain at running back

Music: Ian Aeillo

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It’s Feedback Friday and Jack Mitchell joins to discuss Nebraska basketball’s quest to stay undefeated, an all-new edition of Blind Rankings, and more!

Music: Ian Aeillo

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Might the Big Ten be the best conference in both football AND men’s basketball?! Ben recaps Indiana’s historic title and gets you set for a huge weekend slate of hoops. Game previews and breakdowns for all eight matchups.

0:00 - Indiana football wins their first national championship

16:48 - Illinois at Purdue

22:44 - Ohio State at Michigan

25:36 - Nebraska at Minnesota

30:01 - Maryland at Michigan State

32:12 - Northwestern at UCLA

34:31 - USC at Wisconsin

36:45 - Indiana at Rutgers

37:52 - Oregon at Washington

Music: Ian Aeillo

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Jack and Kaleb start the show immediately wondering about Braden Frager’s status after an injury left him in a walking boot, and get some answers live during the show. Jack battles mixed emotions with Nebraska at 19-0 with Frager’s status in doubt, but he makes a metamorphosis throughout the show as the Frager news seems to get incrementally better every time that Fred Hoiberg talks.

Beyond that, Jack explains what he believes might signal a return to the Nebrasketball team of November, Kaleb psychoanalyzes the athlete’s perspective after an injury, and then, the guys get to what went well against Washington. Whether it was a final score that was closer than the game seemed, Sam Hoiberg’s driving prowess that seems to continue to level up, Pryce’s insane hot streak from three (and his ability to get to the rim), Berke channeling Dennis Rodman, JLaw getting a little pissed off, and, in the end, Nebraska getting their 19th win.

Finally, a quick look at the total losses to NCAA seed ratio over the last several years, and some numbers from Kaleb that may make Nebraska fans happier than they already are, which is impressive, given they’re now 19-0 and never lose.

The Nebrasketball Hour is proudly sponsored by Nebraska Realty! Stop in and view the real estate listings Tim Shanahan and Kurt Maly have to offer at Nebraska Realty in Wahoo. You’ll appreciate great service and an enjoyable sales experience while working with the most aggressive, professional and friendly group of real estate agents in the area at Nebraska Realty. Call them today at 402-480-1708 or find them online at https://www.nebraskarealty.com

Music: Ian Aeillo

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18-0 on the season, Jack and Josh dive into the importance of Nebrasketball, why this season will never be replicated, and so much more. Before that, they discuss the exact opposite feeling that's surrounding Husker football, and Indiana winning it all in football.

Music: Ian Aeillo

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This is a free preview of Unemployed With Mike Schaefer! To hear the entire podcast, subscribe on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts! Or, watch on the I-80 Club YouTube channel.

Mike Schaefer welcomes Kaleb Henry back to the pod to talk through possible issues at defensive line and running back, as Nebraska’s offseason makeover continues. Plus, another edition of Blind Rankings, some Free Advice, and a look at Indiana vs. Miami in the national title!

Music: Ian Aeillo

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The day has arrived. Indiana is going to play for national title in college football. And Ben has you covered with every bit of information you need to know for tonight’s game in Miami. The history at stake, the key matchups the will define the game, and of course, his title prediction.

0:00 - Intro

3:38 - History

7:42 - Key matchups

21:32 - Prediction

Music: Ian Aeillo

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